Initial Report: Train Derailment near Des Moines, IA (Chicago Division)

Date
Oct 2, 2026

On Thursday, October 1, 2026, at approximately 1535 CDT we received a preliminary report of a train derailment near Des Moines, IA which affected the main track.

BNSF field personnel responded and assessed the derailment site. The estimated opening of the main track is 2200 CDT Friday October 2 2026.

If your loaded shipment(s) were directly involved in the incident, a member of the BNSF's Load and Ride Solutions team will contact your company's representative

within 24 hours of the incident with relevant information and next steps